In the past, it was common for appraisers to collect their fees directly from the borrower at the time of the property visit (i.e., at the door). I would take … Read More
Appraisers and Phones
It is rare for appraisers to meet potential or existing clients face-to-face. As technology dominates the business world, most, if not all, orders are obtained through email or phone. It … Read More
Keep Your Appraisal Vehicle Organized
Since we spend so much time in them, let’s talk about your appraisal vehicle. How organized is it? Does it make you more efficient? Does it help you create value … Read More
A few a la mode Tricks
What better way to talk about boosting productivity than to talk about the software you are using. Recently, I was talking to an appraiser in my Dream Team who had … Read More
Does USPAP 2016 Require Paper Copies?
In the past two weeks I have received two emails from appraisers with essentially the same message, “So much for your love for paperless, Coach, because the new (2016) USPAP … Read More
Are you Seriously Still Using Just One Monitor?
I shall never forget the day I walked into that appraiser’s home office in Garland, Utah and looked at his desk. There was no computer to be found. Just … Read More
You are REALLY Still Printing Your Appraisal Engagement Letters?
How do your engagement letters typically come to you? If you are like 98% of appraisers, they come in an email. What do you do with those engagement letters? If … Read More